essentially

/ ɪˈsɛnʃəlɪ /

adverb

1. in a fundamental or basic way; in essence

Example Sentences

The preliminary injunction would essentially extend a temporary restraining order that U.S.

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Don, who speaks very little, is essentially an audience surrogate giving Teddy a reason to relate his theories out loud.

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The movie is so simple that a two-and-a-half-minute trailer essentially tells the whole story, complete with a strong suggestion about the nature of the event that upends things due to the “betrayal” it reveals.

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Many products are essentially priced at a spread over raw materials.

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It’s essentially a movie in music form, based on a dream Carpenter had.

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